Quick MV review: the good, the bad, and the Ugly! **update post 99**

ya rare earth magnets. she pops open every other shot. thats really my only criticism great rifles otherwise!!

We are working on a different charge handle that will solve this completely. It is a weird malady that only seems to effect about 5% of the rifles and we are at a loss as to why most don't but some do, so are solving it once and for all.
Once the new charge handles are complete and ready to ship we will be posting this on CGN as well as on our website.
 
We are working on a different charge handle that will solve this completely. It is a weird malady that only seems to effect about 5% of the rifles and we are at a loss as to why most don't but some do, so are solving it once and for all.
Once the new charge handles are complete and ready to ship we will be posting this on CGN as well as on our website.

Will you be sending the new handles out to all mv owners are just ones with reported issues?
 
Will you be sending the new handles out to all mv owners are just ones with reported issues?

We try to keep our record keeping to a minimum. Most guys don't want to have their details retained and we respect that.
Anyone who wants the upgraded charge handle will get one. We ask to be contacted with a request, once we have these available and will need the serial number of the gun.
 
I don't mind when the charging handle pops open, it has no effect on anything it just pops open, I'd rather this minor inconvenience than getting bit by a reciprocating one (my thumb didnt like it very much). Don't get me wrong I'll take an upgrade but I just don't understand what all the fuss is about. Feel free to enlighten me, I'm on here to learn.
 
The Grendel is a grate option and a smart move ATRS
I liked the MH but it was to heavy and to bulky for the way I hunt it was realy fun to shoot and would work packing on a ATV or shooting off shoring sticks but not a rifle to Cary all day well on foot
A MV is so much more going for it as a hunting rifle if it was in a 6.5
if ATRS only makes one upper available then the 6.5 Grendel is the way to go for us hunters

The MH I had was from the first Batch with out the magnet and my charge handle never popped open that I notice anyways
 
I don't mind when the charging handle pops open, it has no effect on anything it just pops open, I'd rather this minor inconvenience than getting bit by a reciprocating one (my thumb didnt like it very much). Don't get me wrong I'll take an upgrade but I just don't understand what all the fuss is about. Feel free to enlighten me, I'm on here to learn.

The problem is that when the charging handle is not locked forward when the bolt is released with a fresh magazine the bolt doesn't lock into battery resulting in a light primer strike. Not the end of the world but it is very annoying.
 
This issue only happens when I insert a fresh mag with the bolt locked open and then push the bolt release button. When I use the charging handle I have no problems. I have never had this issue with other semi auto rifles but I suppose it could be user error.
 
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Well, that handle is non-reciprocating. So it would tend to (for me) lean towards a poor charge. The handle not being pulled all the way back. Maybe released before the handle is all the way to the rear (?).

I have almost 700 rounds in mine. With various types of ammo ranging from 55gr ball factory, to 77gr SMK handloads. Never had a bolt not go fully into battery. I have had fail to feed issues with the ATRS magazines which was quickly solved changing to the metal LAR15's. Besides that, I find your bolt failing to go fully into battery might be an operator issue. Sorry.

Mine seems to mimick yours. The metal mags seem to function better than most. Never had the charge handle not stay closed though. I might be odd but charge the rifle and manually close the handle. When the mag runs dry the bolt stays open so I simply depress the bolt release just above the mag release and go back to shooting.
 
I have the plastic mag that came with the gun as well as two steel mags. Unfortunately Iam not sure which mag I was using when I had the issues.

Next trip out, try using only one magazine. I'd suggest picking one of the steel ones, and see if it's still happening. Alternatively, if you are local here you're welcome to stop by the shop anytime with it and we can take a quick look at the charge handle. And as Rick said, we are working on a different handle retention system all together.
 
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